Lead - Purchasing Manager

ON; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

ON is seeking a Lead – Purchasing Manager to oversee Owner Furnished Items (OFI) procurement. You will lead complex purchasing processes, manage vendor networks, and strategically navigate international procurement challenges. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in procurement within design-led environments seeking to drive growth and innovation in real estate projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

Industry-leading PTO package.

Competitive 401k program.

11 paid US holidays.

Corporate office closure between Christmas and New Year.

Product perks.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in OFI management, procurement, or purchasing.
• Strong track record leading procurement processes across international supply chains.
• Demonstrated understanding of tariffs, logistics, and international import requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Owner Furnished Items (OFI) procurement for regional real estate projects.
• Cultivate and manage a robust vendor network.
• Act as a key cross-functional partner collaborating with several teams.

Skills

Procurement Management

Vendor Management

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

As the Lead – Purchasing Manager, you will own Owner Furnished Items (OFI) procurement across On’s regional real estate projects, working across cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand, high-quality, and cost-effective spaces. Reporting to the Head of Real Estate Development, you’ll lead complex, end-to-end purchasing processes, challenge existing workflows, and implement scalable, innovative solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to complexity, and can build strong vendor and internal partnerships that support On’s rapid growth.

Your Mission

Lead end-to-end Owner Furnished Items (OFI) procurement for regional real estate projects, ensuring alignment with On's brand, timelines, and operational standards

Cultivate and manage a robust vendor network, and negotiate and execute contracts with legal and internal procurement, ensuring seamless OFI supply across regional projects

Strategically manage international OFI procurement, expertly navigating tariffs, logistics, import compliance, and raw material costing to optimize project delivery and costs

Act as a key cross-functional partner, collaborating with design, construction, project management, and procurement teams to proactively anticipate challenges and balance competing priorities

Champion process improvements and implement innovative tools for procurement efficiency, transparency, and scalability, driving effective project documentation, budgeting, and forecasting

Ensure all OFI selections align with On’s sustainability values, design intent, and functional requirements for diverse retail and office environments

Contribute to On’s broader procurement strategy by sharing market insights and best practices, including supporting Distributor Partner (DMS/FMS) expansion through approved vendor network development

Your story

6+ years of experience in OFI management, procurement, or purchasing, focused in design-led environments within retail, hotel, or restaurant spaces

Strong track record leading procurement processes across international supply chains and coordinating multiple stakeholders, able to discern and ensure compliance

Demonstrated understanding of tariffs, logistics, and international import requirements

Experience with raw material costing and an understanding of commodity market dynamics

Experience supporting distributor partner (DMS/FMS) initiatives, particularly in setting up approved vendors for their use is preferred

Proven experience in the creation and management of vendor networks, contracts, and negotiations with a focus on balancing cost, quality, and timelines

About the Team

At On, Real Estate Development is about more than securing spaces, it’s about building the future of our brand. As part of the Operations team, we design, develop, and deliver global facilities for retail stores, partner locations, offices, and more. We see real estate as a strategic growth driver, blending brand storytelling with operational excellence. We don't follow traditional real estate practices; we build, grow, and empower teams to shape what's next. Our team is expanding rapidly, come help us create On’s footprint across the Americas and beyond.

We’re constantly experimenting with new ways to deliver (literally), challenging operational norms to see how we can do it better. Who wants to be normal, anyway?

First: make it work. Then: make it beautiful. We’re huge believers in the process of trial and error and we never over-engineer. If we fail, we fail fast and make quick decisions to move ahead.

What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $100,000-$124,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location.

At On we understand cash compensation is just one piece of your total rewards package. In addition to cash compensation, On offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a industry leading PTO package, and competitive 401k program. Additional perks and benefits include: 11 paid US holidays, corporate office closure between Christmas and New Year, and a plethora of product perks!

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

Step One

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

Step Two

Interview with a recruiter

What ignites your spirit?This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture.Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

Step Three

Interview with a hiring manager

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job.Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

Step Four

The Case Study

What's your style?This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas.Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job.This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

Step Five

The Experience Day

Your first taste of the Oniverse.This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with.In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values.We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

Step Six

The Result

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly.It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.